Fort Columbia with coastal strawberry and oyster forage weekend trip

Description
Picture it: you sweep across the emerald span of the Astoria–Megler Bridge, the river flashing like hammered steel below. On the Washington side, Fort Columbia Historic State Park rises out of cedar and spruce—moss‑soft bunkers, parade lawns, and cliff‑edge lookouts where the Pacific breathes in and out like a living thing. The air tastes faintly of salt and fir. Gulls stitch white threads across the sky. You’ve reached the place where the river meets the ocean—and where the weekend slows into something timeless.

Coastal Strawberry Forage
We will forage for beach strawberries.

Oyster Harvest
Regulations:
Read here for regulations. Please buy a shellfish/seaweed license.

Equipment:

1. Shellfish license
2. Foraging/mesh bag
3. Gloves
4. Waterproof shoes. Prefer waders or rain boots
5. Food to share
6. Oyster knife
7. Ruler to measure oyster

Vacation House Cost
The house costs $150 per person and there are 6 total spots. 5/19 is last day for a full refund and past that only $100 refund is available if someone can be found to take your spot.

Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/family

• Zelle
• Paypal
• Venmo
• CashApp

Vacation House Info
Sleeping accommodations include one room with two queen-size beds, one room with one queen bed, one room with two twin beds, and one room with one twin bed. The spacious living room has three full-size futons, plush couches, Smart Roku TV and WiFi, and opens onto a large porch that faces an old-growth forest. The dining room is stately, and a modern, tiled kitchen offers a comfortable place to prepare culinary delights. No pets or smoking allowed. Cable is not provided.

Itinerary

1. Friday evening: Drive to Fort Columbia and get dinner on way
2. Saturday morning: Visit Historic Fort Columbia Buildings and Museum
3. Saturday noon: Explore Long Beach, get brunch, and look for wild strawberry
4. Saturday noon: Oyster harvest at Nahcotta Tidelands
5. Saturday evening: Eat harvested Oysters
6. Sunday Morning: Illwaco Boardwalk and Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.
7. Sunday Afternoon: Go Home

Carpool
Arrange Carpool on whatsapp.

Liability:
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